Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712) Qualification handbook for centres

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1 Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712) Qualification handbook for centres August 2017 Version 1.1

2 About City & Guilds As the UK s leading vocational education organisation, City & Guilds is leading the talent revolution by inspiring people to unlock their potential and develop their skills. We offer over 500 qualifications across 28 industries through 8500 centres worldwide and award around two million certificates every year. City & Guilds is recognised and respected by employers across the world as a sign of quality and exceptional training. City & Guilds Group The City & Guilds Group operates from three major hubs: London (servicing Europe, the Caribbean and Americas), Johannesburg (servicing Africa), and Singapore (servicing Asia, Australia and New Zealand). The Group also includes the Institute of Leadership & Management (management and leadership qualifications), City & Guilds Land Based Services (land-based qualifications), the Centre for Skills Development (CSD works to improve the policy and practice of vocational education and training worldwide) and Learning Assistant (an online e-portfolio). Equal opportunities City & Guilds fully supports the principle of equal opportunities and we are committed to satisfying this principle in all our activities and published material. A copy of our equal opportunities policy statement is available on our website. Copyright The content of this document is, unless otherwise indicated, The City and Guilds of London Institute and may not be copied, reproduced or distributed without prior written consent. However, approved City & Guilds centres and candidates studying for City & Guilds qualifications may photocopy this document free of charge and/or include a PDF version of it on centre intranets on the following conditions: centre staff may copy the material only for the purpose of teaching candidates working towards a City & Guilds qualification, or for internal administration purposes candidates may copy the material only for their own use when working towards a City & Guilds qualification The Standard Copying Conditions (which can be found on our website) also apply. Please note: National Occupational Standards are not The City and Guilds of London Institute. Please check the conditions upon which they may be copied with the relevant Sector Skills Council. Publications City & Guilds publications are available from our website or from our Publications Sales department, using the contact details shown below. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is true and correct at the time of going to press. However, City & Guilds products and services are subject to continuous development and improvement and the right is reserved to change products and services from time to time. City & Guilds cannot accept liability for loss or damage arising from the use of information in this publication. City & Guilds 1 Giltspur Street London EC1A 9DD T +44 (0) F +44 (0) centresupport@cityandguilds.com

3 Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712) Qualification handbook for centres August 2017 Version 1.1 Qualification title Number QAN City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Machine Operating) City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (CNC Machine Operating) City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Production Assembly) City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Composite Manufacture) City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Optical Engineering) /1802/X /1802/X /1802/X /1802/X /1802/X Version and date Change detail Section 1.1 September 2017 Added TQT details Introduction, Structure Deleted QCF Throughout Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712) 1

4 City & Guilds Skills for a brighter future 2 Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712)

5 Contents 1 Introduction to the qualifications Qualification structure Opportunities for progression Qualification support materials 10 2 Centre requirements Resource requirements Candidate entry requirements 12 3 Course design and delivery Initial assessment and induction Recommended delivery strategies 15 4 Assessment Summary of assessment methods Evidence requirements Recognition of prior learning Recording forms 18 5 Units 19 Unit 201 Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements 22 Unit 202 Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation 26 Unit 203 Working efficiently and effectively in engineering 31 Unit 204 Operating capstan or turret lathes 36 Unit 205 Operating centre lathes 41 Unit 206 Operating single spindle automatic turning machines 46 Unit 207 Operating multi-spindle automatic turning machines 51 Unit 208 Operating milling machines 56 Unit 209 Operating single and multi-spindle drilling machines 61 Unit 210 Operating grinding machines 66 Unit 211 Operating special-purpose machines 71 Unit 212 Operating gear cutting machines 76 Unit 213 Operating electro-discharge machines 81 Unit 214 Operating honing and lapping machines 86 Unit 215 Operating broaching machines 91 Unit 216 Operating shaping, planing or slotting machines 96 Unit 217 Operating gear grinding machines 101 Unit 218 Operating power presses 106 Unit 219 Operating CNC turning machines 111 Unit 220 Operating CNC milling machines 116 Unit 221 Operating CNC grinding machines 121 Unit 222 Operating CNC punching machines 126 Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712) 3

6 Unit 223 Operating CNC laser profiling machines 131 Unit 224 Operating CNC electro-discharge machines 136 Unit 225 Operating CNC gear cutting machines 141 Unit 226 Operating CNC machining centres 146 Unit 227 Producing mechanical sub-assemblies/ assemblies 151 Unit 227 Producing mechanical sub-assemblies/ assemblies 153 Unit 228 Assembling fluid power components to mechanical equipment 156 Unit 229 Assembling electrical or electronic components to mechanical equipment 161 Unit 230 Assembling pipework components to mechanical equipment 166 Unit 231 Producing composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques 171 Unit 232 Producing composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques 176 Unit 233 Producing components by acrylic moulding 181 Unit 234 Vacuum forming composite materials 186 Unit 235 Trimming composite mouldings using hand tools 191 Unit 236 Identifying defects in composite mouldings 196 Unit 237 Carrying out repairs to composite mouldings 201 Unit 238 Applying surface finishes to composite mouldings 206 Unit 239 Bonding composite mouldings 212 Unit 240 Producing composite assemblies 217 Unit 241 Carrying out inspection activities on optical components 222 Unit 242 Operating infra-red/special material lens process machines 228 Unit 243 Operating optical glass lens process machines 233 Unit 244 Operating optical prism and flat process machines 238 Unit 245 Operating CNC aspheric optical and diamond turning machines 243 Appendix 1 Relationships to other qualifications 248 Appendix 2 Sources of general information Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712)

7 1 Introduction to the qualifications This document contains the information that centres need to offer the following qualifications: Qualification title and level City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Machine Operating) City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (CNC Machine Operating) City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Production Assembly) City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Composite Manufacture) City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Optical Engineering) GLH TQT City & Guilds qualification number Qualification accreditation number /1802/X /1802/X /1802/X /1802/X /1802/X Registration and certification Consult the Walled Garden/Online Catalogue for last dates See the City & Guilds Walled Garden/On-Line Catalogue for registration and certification end dates. Area Who is the qualification for? What does the qualification cover? This qualification It meets the needs of candidates who work or want to work as mechanical manufacturing engineers in the engineering sector It allows candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the mechanical manufacturing engineering sector. 1.1 Qualification structure The rules of combination for each of the qualifications are as follow: Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712) 5

8 To achieve the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Machine Operating) ( ), learners must achieve a minimum of 15 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 39 credits from the optional units available. Unit accreditation number Mandatory City & Guilds unit Unit title All three mandatory units must be taken A/601/ Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements Y/601/ Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation Y/601/ Working efficiently and effectively in engineering 5 Optional Complete one optional unit below for a minimum of 39 credits R/600/ Operating capstan or turret lathes 49 A/600/ Operating centre lathes 49 R/600/ Operating single spindle automatic turning machines 39 D/600/ Operating multi-spindle automatic turning machines 39 T/600/ Operating milling machines 49 L/600/ Operating single and multi-spindle drilling machines 49 H/600/ Operating grinding machines 49 A/600/ Operating special-purpose machines 49 D/600/ Operating gear cutting machines 49 K/600/ Operating electro-discharge machines 49 M/600/ Operating honing and lapping machines 39 L/600/ Operating broaching machines 39 R/600/ Operating shaping, planing or slotting machines 49 D/600/ Operating gear grinding machines 49 K/600/ Operating power presses 39 Credit value Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712)

9 To achieve the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (CNC Machine Operating) ( ), learners must achieve a minimum of 15 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 39 credits from the optional units available. Unit accreditation number Mandatory City & Guilds unit Unit title All three mandatory units must be taken A/601/ Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements Y/601/ Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation Y/601/ Working efficiently and effectively in engineering 5 Optional Complete one optional unit below for a minimum of 39 credits M/600/ Operating CNC turning machines 39 D/600/ Operating CNC milling machines 39 H/600/ Operating CNC grinding machines 39 K/600/ Operating CNC punching machines 39 M/600/ Operating CNC laser profiling machines 39 F/600/ Operating CNC electro-discharge machines 39 J/600/ Operating CNC gear cutting machines 39 L/600/ Operating CNC machining centres 39 Credit value 5 5 To achieve the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Production Assembly) ( ), learners must achieve a minimum of 15 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 49 credits from the optional units available. Unit accreditation number Mandatory City & Guilds unit Unit title All three mandatory units must be taken A/601/ Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements Y/601/ Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation Y/601/ Working efficiently and effectively in engineering 5 Optional Complete one optional unit below for a minimum of 49 credits F/600/ Producing mechanical sub-assemblies/assemblies 49 Credit value 5 5 L/600/ Assembling fluid power components to mechanical equipment R/600/ Assembling electrical or electronic components to mechanical equipment D/600/ Assembling pipework components to mechanical equipment Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712) 7

10 To achieve the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Composite Manufacture) ( ), learners must achieve a minimum of 15 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 46 credits from the optional units available. Unit accreditation number Mandatory City & Guilds unit Unit title All three mandatory units must be taken A/601/ Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements Y/601/ Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation Y/601/ Working efficiently and effectively in engineering 5 Optional Complete two optional units below for a minimum of 46 credits H/600/ Producing composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques M/600/ Producing composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques K/600/ Producing components by acrylic moulding 32 M/600/ Vacuum forming composite materials 32 T/600/ Trimming composite mouldings using hand tools 32 F/600/ Identifying defects in composite mouldings 23 J/600/ Carrying out repairs to composite mouldings 42 L/600/ Applying surface finishes to composite mouldings 32 Y/600/ Bonding composite mouldings 23 D/600/ Producing composite assemblies 42 Credit value Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712)

11 To achieve the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Optical Engineering) ( ), learners must achieve a minimum of 57 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 32 credits from the optional units available. Unit accreditation number Mandatory City & Guilds unit Unit title All four mandatory units must be taken A/601/ Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements Y/601/ Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation Y/601/ Working efficiently and effectively in engineering 5 R/600/ Carrying out inspection activities on optical components 42 Optional Complete one optional unit below for a minimum of 32 credits Y/600/ Operating infra-red/special material lens process machines 42 D/600/ Operating optical glass lens process machines 42 K/600/ Operating optical prism and flat process machines 42 A/600/ Operating CNC aspheric optical and diamond turning machines J/600/ Operating CNC optical grinding and polishing machines 32 F/600/ Operating optical cylinder and dome process machines 42 R/600/ Operating vacuum coating optical process machines 32 Y/600/ Operating optical plastic process machines 42 Credit value Total Qualification Time Total Qualification Time (TQT) is the total amount of time, in hours, expected to be spent by a Learner to achieve a qualification. It includes both guided learning hours (which are listed separately) and hours spent in preparation, study and assessment. Title and level GLH TQT Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Opportunities for progression On completion of this these qualifications candidates may progress into employment or to the following City & Guilds qualifications: Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712) 9

12 1.3 Qualification support materials City & Guilds also provides the following publications and resources specifically for this these qualifications: Description Fast track approval forms/generic fast track approval form How to access website 10 Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712)

13 2 Centre requirements This section outlines the approval processes for Centres to offer these qualifications and any resources that Centres will need in place to offer the qualifications including qualification-specific requirements for Centre staff. Centres already offering City & Guilds qualifications in this subject area Centres approved to offer the qualification Level 2 NVQ in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1682) may apply for approval for the new Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering ( /21/22/23/24) using the fast track approval form, available from the City & Guilds website. Centres may apply to offer the new qualifications using the fast track form providing there have been no changes to the way the qualifications are delivered, and if they meet all of the approval criteria specified in the fast track form guidance notes. Fast track approval is available for 12 months from the launch of the qualification. After this time, the qualification is subject to the standard Qualification Approval Process. It is the centre s responsibility to check that fast track approval is still current at the time of application. 2.1 Resource requirements Centre staffing Staff delivering these qualifications must be able to demonstrate that they meet the following occupational expertise requirements. They should: have recent relevant experience in the specific area they will be assessing be occupationally knowledgeable in the area for which they are delivering training and/or have experience of providing training. This knowledge must be at least to the same level as the training being delivered have credible experience of providing training. Centre staff may undertake more than one role, eg tutor and assessor or internal verifier, but must never internally verify their own assessments. Assessors and internal verifiers Assessor requirements to demonstrate effective assessment practice Assessment must be carried out by competent Assessors that as a minimum must hold the Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment. Current and operational Assessors that hold units D32 and/or D33 or A1 and/or A2 as appropriate to the assessment being carried out will not be required to achieve the Level 3 Award as they are still appropriate for the assessment requirements set out in this Unit Assessment Strategy. However, they will be expected to regularly review their skills, knowledge and understanding and where applicable undertake continuing professional development to ensure that they are carrying out workplace assessment to the most up to date National Occupational Standards (NOS). Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712) 11

14 Assessor technical requirements Assessors must be able to demonstrate that they have verifiable, relevant and sufficient technical competence to evaluate and judge performance and knowledge evidence requirements as set out in the relevant unit learning outcomes and associated assessment criteria. This will be demonstrated either by holding a relevant technical qualification or by proven industrial experience of the technical areas to be assessed. The assessor s competence must, at the very least, be at the same level as that required of the learner(s) in the units being assessed. Assessors must also be: Fully conversant with the City & Guilds assessment recording documentation used for the NVQ units against which the assessments and verification are to be carried out, other relevant documentation and system and procedures to support the QA process. Verifier requirements (internal and external) Internal quality assurance (Internal Verification) must be carried out by competent Verifiers that as a minimum must hold the Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices. Current and operational Internal Verifiers that hold internal verification units V1 or D34 will not be required to achieve the Level 4 Award as they are still appropriate for the verification requirements set out in this Unit Assessment Strategy. Verifiers must be familiar with, and preferably hold, either the nationally recognised Assessor units D32 and/or D33 or A1 and/or A2 or the Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment. External quality assurance (external verification) must be carried out by competent External Verifiers that as a minimum must hold the Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices. Current and operational External Verifiers that hold external verification units V2 or D35 will not be required to achieve the Level 4 Award as they are still appropriate for the verification requirements set out in this Unit Assessment Strategy. Verifiers must be familiar with, and preferably hold, either the nationally recognised Assessor units D32 and/or D33 or A1 and/or A2 or the Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment. External and Internal Verifiers will be expected to regularly review their skills, knowledge and understanding and where applicable undertake continuing professional development to ensure that they are carrying out workplace Quality Assurance (verification) of Assessment Processes and Practices to the most up to date National Occupational Standards (NOS). Verifiers, both Internal and External, will also be expected to be fully conversant with the terminology used in the NVQ units against which the assessments and verification are to be carried out, the City & Guilds systems and procedures and the relevant City & Guilds documentation, systems and procedures within which the assessment and verification is taking place. Continuing professional development (CPD) Centres are expected to support their staff in ensuring that their knowledge remains current of the occupational area and of best practice in delivery, mentoring, training, assessment and verification, and that it takes account of any national or legislative developments. 2.2 Candidate entry requirements Candidates should not be entered for a qualification of the same type, content and level as that of a qualification they already hold. There are no formal entry requirements for candidates undertaking these qualifications. However, centres must ensure that candidates have the potential and opportunity to gain the qualification successfully. 12 Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712)

15 The SEMTA Engineering Manufacture apprenticeship framework suggests that: Employers would be interested in candidates that: Are keen and motivated to work in an engineering environment Are willing to undertake a course of training both on-the-job and off-the-job and apply this learning in the workplace Have previous work experience or employment in the sector Have completed a 14 to 19 Diploma in Engineering or Manufacturing Have completed a Young Apprenticeship in Engineering or other related area Have GCSEs in English, Maths and Science Have completed tests in basic numeracy, literacy and communication skills and have spatial awareness. As a guide, the Engineering Manufacturing framework is suitable for applicants who have five GCSEs grades D to E in English, Maths and Science. The selection process on behalf of employers may include initial assessment where applicants will be asked if they have any qualifications or experience that can be accredited against the requirements of the apprenticeship. They may also be required to take tests in basic numeracy and literacy, communications skills and spatial awareness. There may also be an interview to ensure applicants have selected the right occupational sector and are motivated to become an apprentice, as undertaking an apprenticeship is a major commitment for both the individual and the employer. Assessment environment (extract from SEMTA Unit Assessment Strategy 1 January 2011) The evidence put forward for this qualification can only be regarded valid, reliable, sufficient and authentic if achieved and obtained in the working environment and be clearly attributable to the learner. However, in certain circumstances, simulation/replication of work activities may be acceptable. The use of high quality, realistic simulations/replication, which impose pressures which are consistent with workplace expectations, should only be used in relation to the assessment of the following: rare or dangerous occurrences, such as those associated with health, safety and the environment issues, emergency scenarios and rare operations at work; the response to faults and problems for which no opportunity has presented for the use of naturally occurring workplace evidence of learners competence; aspects of working relationships and communications for which no opportunity has presented for the use of naturally occurring workplace evidence of learners competence. Simulations/replications will require prior approval from centres City & Guilds external verifier/qualification consultant and should be designed in relation to the following parameters: the environment in which simulations take place must be designed to match the characteristics of the working environment competencies achieved via simulation/replication must be transferable to the working environment simulations which are designed to assess competence in dealing with emergencies, accidents and incidents must be verified as complying with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation by a competent health and safety/environmental control officer before being used simulated activities should place learners under the same pressures of time, access to resources and access to information as would be expected if the activity was real simulated activities should require learners to demonstrate their competence using plant and/or equipment used in the working environment simulated activities which require interaction with colleagues and contacts should require the learner to use the communication media that would be expected at the workplace Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712) 13

16 for health and safety reason simulations need not involve the use of genuine substances/materials. Any simulations which require the learner to handle or otherwise deal with materials/substances should ensure that the substitute takes the same form as in the workplace. Age restrictions These qualifications are not approved for use by candidates under the age of 16, and City & Guilds cannot accept any registrations for candidates in this age group. 14 Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712)

17 3 Course design and delivery 3.1 Initial assessment and induction Centres will need to make an initial assessment of each candidate prior to the start of their programme to ensure they are entered for an appropriate type and level of qualification. The initial assessment should identify: any specific training needs the candidate has, and the support and guidance they may require when working towards their qualifications. This is sometimes referred to as diagnostic testing. any units the candidate has already completed, or credit they have accumulated which is relevant to the qualifications they are about to begin. City & Guilds recommends that centres provide an induction programme to ensure the candidate fully understands the requirements of the qualifications they will work towards, their responsibilities as a candidate, and the responsibilities of the centre. It may be helpful to record the information on a learning contract. 3.2 Recommended delivery strategies Centre staff should familiarise themselves with the structure, content and assessment requirements of the qualifications before designing a course programme. Centres may design course programmes of study in any way which: best meets the needs and capabilities of their candidates satisfies the requirements of the qualifications. When designing and delivering the course programme, centres might wish to incorporate other teaching and learning that is not assessed as part of the qualifications. This might include the following: literacy, language and/or numeracy personal learning and thinking personal and social development employability Where applicable, this could involve enabling the candidate to access relevant qualifications covering these skills. Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712) 15

18 4 Assessment 4.1 Summary of assessment methods For these qualifications, candidates will be required to complete the following assessments: a portfolio of evidence for each unit. Time constraints The following time constraints must be applied to the assessment of these qualifications: All assignments must be completed and assessed within the candidate s period of registration. Centres should advise candidates of any internal timescales for the completion and marking of individual assignments. 4.2 Evidence requirements Carrying out assessment The NVQ units were specifically developed to cover a wide range of activities. The evidence produced for the units will, therefore, depend on the learners choice of bulleted items listed in the unit assessment criteria. Where the assessment criteria gives a choice of bulleted items (for example any three from five ), assessors should note that learners do not need to provide evidence of the other items to complete the unit (in this example, two) items, particularly where these additional items may relate to other activities or methods that are not part of the learners normal workplace activity or area of expertise. Minimum performance evidence requirements Performance evidence must be the main form of evidence gathered. In order to demonstrate consistent, competent performance for a unit, a minimum of 3 different examples of performance must be provided, and must be sufficient to show that the assessment criteria have been achieved to the prescribed standards. It is possible that some of the bulleted items in the assessment criteria may be covered more than once. The assessor and learner need to devise an assessment plan to ensure that performance evidence is sufficient to cover all the specified assessment criteria and which maximises the opportunities to gather evidence. Where applicable, performance evidence maybe used for more than one unit. The most effective way of assessing competence, is through direct observation of the learner. Assessors must make sure that the evidence provided reflects the learner s competence and not just the achievement of a training programme. Evidence that has been produced from team activities, for example, maintenance or installation activities is only valid when it clearly relates to the learners specific and individual contribution to the activity, and not to the general outcome(s). Each example of performance evidence will often contain features that apply to more than one unit, and can be used as evidence in any unit where appropriate. 16 Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712)

19 Performance evidence must be a combination of: outputs of the learner s work, such as items that have been manufactured, installed, maintained, designed, planned or quality assured, and documents produced as part of a work activity together with: evidence of the way the learner carried out the activities such as witness testimonies, assessor observations or authenticated learner reports, records or photographs of the work/activity carried out, etc. Competent performance is more than just carrying out a series of individual set tasks. Many of the units contain statements that require the learner to provide evidence that proves they are capable of combining the various features and techniques. Where this is the case, separate fragments of evidence would not provide this combination of features and techniques and will not, therefore, be acceptable as demonstrating competent performance. If there is any doubt as to what constitutes valid, authentic and reliable evidence, the internal and/or external verifier should be consulted. Assessing knowledge and understanding Knowledge and understanding are key components of competent performance, but it is unlikely that performance evidence alone will provide enough evidence in this area. Where the learner s knowledge and understanding (and the handling of contingency situations) is not apparent from performance evidence, it must be assessed by other means and be supported by suitable evidence. Knowledge and understanding can be demonstrated in a number of different ways. Semta expects oral questioning and practical demonstrations to be used, as these are considered the most appropriate for these units. Assessors should ask enough questions to make sure that the learner has an appropriate level of knowledge and understanding, as required by the unit. Evidence of knowledge and understanding will not be required for those bulleted items in the assessment criteria that have not been selected by the learner. The achievement of the specific knowledge and understanding requirements of the units cannot simply be inferred by the results of tests or assignments from other units, qualifications or training programmes. Where evidence is submitted from these sources, the assessor must, as with any assessment, make sure the evidence is valid, reliable, authentic, directly attributable to the learner, and meets the full knowledge and understanding requirements of the unit. Where oral questioning is used the assessor must retain a record of the questions asked, together with the learner s answers. Witness testimony Where observation is used to obtain performance evidence, this must be carried out against the unit assessment criteria. Best practice would require that such observation is carried out by a qualified Assessor. If this is not practicable, then alternative sources of evidence may be used. For example, the observation may be carried out against the assessment criteria by someone else that is in close contact with the learner. This could be a team leader, supervisor, mentor or line manager who may be regarded as a suitable witness to the learner s competency. However, the witness must be technically competent in the process or skills that they are providing testimony for, to at least the same level of expertise as that required of the learner. It will be the responsibility of the assessor to make sure that any witness testimonies accepted as evidence of the learner s competency are reliable, auditable and technically valid. Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712) 17

20 4.3 Recognition of prior learning Recognition of prior learning means using a person s previous experience or qualifications which have already been achieved to contribute to a new qualification. RPL is allowed and is also sector specific. 4.4 Recording forms Candidates and centres may decide to use a paper-based or electronic method of recording evidence. City & Guilds endorses several eportfolio systems, including our own, Learning Assistant, an easyto-use and secure online tool to support and evidence learners progress towards achieving qualifications. Further details are available at: City & Guilds has developed a set of Recording Forms including examples of completed forms, for new and existing centre to use as appropriate. Recording forms are available on the City & Guilds website. Although new centres are expected to use these forms, centres may devise alternative forms, which must be approved for use by the external verifier, before they are used by candidates and assessors at the centre. Amendable (MS Word) versions of the forms are available on the City & Guilds website. 18 Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712)

21 5 Units Availability of units The units for these qualifications follow. The learning outcomes and assessment criteria are also viewable on the Register: Structure of units The units in these qualifications are written in a standard format and comprise the following: City & Guilds reference number unit accreditation number (UAN) title level credit value unit aim guided learning hours relationship to NOS, other qualifications and frameworks endorsement by a sector or other appropriate body learning outcomes which are comprised of a number of assessment criteria. Summary of units City & Guilds unit Unit title 201 Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements 202 Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation unit number (UAN) A/601/ Y/601/ Working efficiently and effectively in engineering Y/601/ Operating capstan or turret lathes R/600/ Operating centre lathes A/600/ Operating single spindle automatic turning machines R/600/ Operating multi-spindle automatic turning machines D/600/ Operating milling machines T/600/ Operating single and multi-spindle drilling machines L/600/ Operating grinding machines H/600/ Operating special-purpose machines A/600/ Operating gear cutting machines D/600/ Operating electro-discharge machines K/600/ Credit value Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712) 19

22 City & Guilds unit Unit title unit number (UAN) 214 Operating honing and lapping machines M/600/ Operating broaching machines L/600/ Operating shaping, planing or slotting machines R/600/ Operating gear grinding machines D/600/ Operating power presses K/600/ Operating CNC turning machines M/600/ Operating CNC milling machines D/600/ Operating CNC grinding machines H/600/ Operating CNC punching machines K/600/ Operating CNC laser profiling machines M/600/ Operating CNC electro-discharge machines F/600/ Operating CNC gear cutting machines J/600/ Operating CNC machining centres L/600/ Producing mechanical sub-assemblies/assemblies F/600/ Assembling fluid power components to mechanical equipment 229 Assembling electrical or electronic components to mechanical equipment 230 Assembling pipework components to mechanical equipment 231 Producing composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques 232 Producing composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques L/600/ R/600/ D/600/ H/600/ M/600/ Producing components by acrylic moulding K/600/ Vacuum forming composite materials M/600/ Trimming composite mouldings using hand tools T/600/ Identifying defects in composite mouldings F/600/ Carrying out repairs to composite mouldings J/600/ Applying surface finishes to composite mouldings L/600/ Bonding composite mouldings Y/600/ Producing composite assemblies D/600/ Carrying out inspection activities on optical components R/600/ Operating infra-red/special material lens process machines Y/600/ Operating optical glass lens process machines D/600/ Operating optical prism and flat process machines K/600/ Credit value 20 Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712)

23 City & Guilds unit Unit title 245 Operating CNC aspheric optical and diamond turning machines unit number (UAN) A/600/ Operating CNC optical grinding and polishing machines J/600/ Operating optical cylinder and dome process machines F/600/ Operating vacuum coating optical process machines R/600/ Operating optical plastic process machines Y/600/ Credit value Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712) 21

24 Unit 201 Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements Level: 2 Credit value: 5 UAN: A/601/5013 Unit aim This unit covers the skills and knowledge needed to prove the competences required to deal with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements. It does not deal with specific safety regulations or detailed requirements, it does, however, cover the more general health and safety requirements that apply to working in an industrial environment. The learner will be expected to comply with all relevant regulations that apply to their area of work, as well as their general responsibilities as defined in the Health and Safety at Work Act. The learner will need to be able to identify the relevant qualified first aiders and know the location of the first aid facilities. The learner will have a knowledge and understanding of the procedures to be adopted in the case of accidents involving injury and in situations where there are dangerous occurrences or hazardous malfunctions of equipment, processes or machinery. The learner will also need to be fully conversant with their organisation s procedures for fire alerts and the evacuation of premises. The learner will also be required to identify the hazards and risks that are associated with their job. Typically, these will focus on their working environment, the tools and equipment that they use, the materials and substances that they use, any working practices that do not follow laid-down procedures, and manual lifting and carrying techniques. The learner s responsibilities will require them to comply with all relevant statutory and organisational policy and procedures for health and safety in the workplace. The learner must act in a responsible and safe manner at all times, and present themselves in the workplace suitably prepared for the activities to be undertaken. The learner will be expected to report any problems with health and safety issues, to the relevant authority. The learner s knowledge will provide a good understanding of the relevant statutory regulations and organisational requirements associated with their work, and will provide an informed approach to the procedures used. The learner will need to understand their organisation s health and safety requirements and their application, in adequate depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out their activities in a safe and competent manner. Learning outcomes There are two learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will: 1 Be able to comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements 2 Know how to comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements Guided learning hours It is recommended that 35 hours should be allocated for this unit, although patterns of delivery are likely to vary. 22 Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712)

25 Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national standards This unit has been derived from Semta national occupational standard: Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements (Suite 2). Support of the unit by a sector or other appropriate body This unit is endorsed by Semta, the Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies. Assessment This unit must be assessed in a work environment and in accordance with the Common Requirements for National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ), which can be downloaded from the Semta website. Additional assessment requirements have also been published by Semta and are included in the NVQ Unit Assessment Strategies, which can also be downloaded from the Semta website. Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712) 23

26 Unit 201 Outcome 1 Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements Be able to comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements Assessment criteria Practical skills The learner can: 1 comply with their duties and obligations as defined in the Health and Safety at Work Act 2 demonstrate their understanding of their duties and obligations to health and safety by: applying in principle their duties and responsibilities as an individual under the Health and Safety at Work Act identifying, within their organisation, appropriate sources of information and guidance on health and safety issues, such as: o eye protection and personal protective equipment (PPE) o COSHH regulations o risk assessments identifying the warning signs and labels of the main groups of hazardous or dangerous substances complying with the appropriate statutory regulations at all times 3 present themselves in the workplace suitably prepared for the activities to be undertaken 4 follow organisational accident and emergency procedures 5 comply with emergency requirements, to include: identifying the appropriate qualified first aiders and the location of first aid facilities identifying the procedures to be followed in the event of injury to themselves or others following organisational procedures in the event of fire and the evacuation of premises identifying the procedures to be followed in the event of dangerous occurrences or hazardous malfunctions of equipment 6 recognise and control hazards in the workplace 7 identify the hazards and risks that are associated with the following: their working environment the equipment that they use materials and substances (where appropriate) that they use working practices that do not follow laid-down procedures 8 use correct manual lifting and carrying techniques 9 demonstrate one of the following methods of manual lifting and carrying: lifting alone with assistance of others with mechanical assistance 10 apply safe working practices and procedures to include: maintaining a tidy workplace, with exits and gangways free from obstruction using equipment safely and only for the purpose intended observing organisational safety rules, signs and hazard warnings taking measures to protect others from any harm resulting from the work that they are carrying out. 24 Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712)

27 Unit 201 Outcome 2 Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements Know how to comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements Assessment criteria Underpinning knowledge The learner can: 1 describe the roles and responsibilities of themselves and others under the Health and Safety at Work Act, and other current legislation (such as The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, Workplace Health and Safety and Welfare Regulations, Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations, Manual Handling Operations Regulations, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, Display Screen at Work Regulations, Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) 2 describe the specific regulations and safe working practices and procedures that apply to their work activities 3 describe the warning signs for the seven main groups of hazardous substances defined by Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations 4 explain how to locate relevant health and safety information for their tasks, and the sources of expert assistance when help is needed 5 explain what constitutes a hazard in the workplace (such as moving parts of machinery, electricity, slippery and uneven surfaces, poorly placed equipment, dust and fumes, handling and transporting, contaminants and irritants, material ejection, fire, working at height, environment, pressure/stored energy systems, volatile, flammable or toxic materials, unshielded processes, working in confined spaces) 6 describe their responsibilities for identifying and dealing with hazards and reducing risks in the workplace 7 describe the risks associated with their working environment (such as the tools, materials and equipment that they use, spillages of oil, chemicals and other substances, not reporting accidental breakages of tools or equipment and not following laid-down working practices and procedures) 8 describe the processes and procedures that are used to identify and rate the level of risk (such as safety inspections, the use of hazard checklists, carrying out risk assessments, COSHH assessments) 9 describe the first aid facilities that exist within their work area and within the organisation in general and; the procedures to be followed in the case of accidents involving injury 10 explain what constitutes dangerous occurrences and hazardous malfunctions, and why these must be reported even if no-one is injured 11 describe the procedures for sounding the emergency alarms, evacuation procedures and escape routes to be used, and the need to report their presence at the appropriate assembly point 12 describe the organisational policy with regard to fire fighting procedures; the common causes of fire and what they can do to help prevent them 13 describe the protective clothing and equipment that is available for their areas of activity 14 explain how to safely lift and carry loads, and the manual and mechanical aids available 15 explain how to prepare and maintain safe working areas; the standards and procedures to ensure good housekeeping 16 describe the importance of safe storage of tools, equipment, materials and products 17 describe the extent of their own authority, and to whom they should report in the event of problems that they cannot resolve. Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712) 25

28 Unit 202 Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation Level: 2 Credit value: 5 UAN: Y/601/5102 Unit aim This unit covers the skills and knowledge needed to prove the competences required to make effective use of text, numeric and graphical information, by interpreting and using technical information extracted from documents such as engineering drawings, technical manuals, reference tables, specifications, technical sales/marketing documentation, charts or electronic displays, in accordance with approved procedures. The learner will be required to extract the necessary information from the various documents, in order to establish and carry out the work requirements, and to make valid decisions about the work activities based on the information extracted. The learner s responsibilities will require them to comply with organisational policy and procedures for obtaining and using the documentation applicable to the activity. They will be expected to report any problems with the use and interpretation of the documents that they cannot personally resolve, or are outside their permitted authority, to the relevant people. They will be expected to work to instructions if necessary, with an appropriate level of supervision or as a member of a team, and take personal responsibility for their own actions and for the quality and accuracy of the work that they carry out. The learner s underpinning knowledge will provide a good understanding of the types of documentation used, and will provide an informed approach to applying instructions and procedures. They will be able to read and interpret the documentation used and will know about the conventions, symbols and abbreviations, in adequate depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out the activities to the required specification. Learning outcomes There are two learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will: 1 Be able to use and interpret engineering data and documentation 2 Know how to use and interpret engineering data and documentation Guided learning hours It is recommended that 25 hours should be allocated for this unit, although patterns of delivery are likely to vary. Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national standards This unit has been derived from Semta national occupational standard: Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation (Suite 2 Support of the unit by a sector or other appropriate body This unit is endorsed by Semta, the Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies. 26 Level 2 Diplomas in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712)